A 52-year-old male asked:
what is the level of ldl where statins are needed?
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Dr. CalviN Roseth answered
36 years experience Internal Medicine
LDL: This would depend on your past medical history,family history,and physical exam. If no history of diabetes,heart disease,stroke,hypertension it may not be indicate. If there is a positive finding then the LDL should be less than 80. Hope that is somewhat helpful.
Answered on Jun 13, 2016
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No: If you do not have a history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes or peripheral artery disease or kidney disease, there is no need to take a statin.
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